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DocMagic Integrates eSign Tech with MortgageHippo’s Digital Lending Platform

TORRANCE, Calif., June 5, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- DocMagic, Inc., the premier provider of fully-compliant loan document preparation, regulatory compliance and comprehensive eMortgage services, and MortgageHippo, a Fintech-driven digital lending platform, announced a seamless eSign integration between their two platforms.

Roz Strategies’ Tax Expert Teaches CPAs How to Ramp Up Business and Dramatically Boost Their Bottom Line

STUDIO CITY, Calif., June 5, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- An exclusive, interactive 4-hour live training for CPAs, EAs and attorneys - "The 7-Figure Tax Resolution Practice Blueprint" - is scheduled for June 28. This free training is hosted by tax resolution expert, Michael Rozbruch, founder of Roz Strategies. He'll show tax professionals how to start a tax resolution practice from scratch (like he did) or take an existing practice to the next level.

Vince Wilson of IDS Named to HousingWire Magazine’s 2018 Rising Stars Lineup

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, June 5, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Mortgage document preparation vendor International Document Services, Inc. (IDS), announced today that In-House Counsel and Compliance Coordinator Vince Wilson has been recognized by HousingWire Magazine in their list of 2018 HW Rising Stars. According to his profile in the June issue, Wilson was recognized for his contributions to IDS's reputation as one of the industry's vendors most responsive to regulatory changes.

Janine Walter, SPHR, SHRM-SCP named Chief Talent Officer at EPIC Holdings Inc.

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. and STAMFORD, Conn., June 4, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EPIC Holdings, Inc. (parent company of EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants) today announced the addition of industry leading human capital professional Janine Walter, SPHR, SHRM-SCP who will join as the firm's Chief Talent Officer and become a member of the EPIC Executive Committee. For the past 11 years Walter has held senior executive positions at major insurance intermediaries.

ReverseVision Product Manager Jason Price Named a 2018 HousingWire Rising Star

SAN DIEGO, Calif., June 4, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- ReverseVision, the leading provider of technology and training for the Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) industry, today announced that Product Manager Jason Price has been recognized by HousingWire as a 2018 Rising Star. Price received the award in recognition of his extensive contributions to ReverseVision and for his role in developing innovative, technology-based solutions that have benefitted the HECM industry at large.

Subsequent QC’s Nick Corpuz Honored as 2018 HW Rising Star

LOS ANGELES, Calif., June 1, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Mortgage Quality Management and Research, LLC (MQMR), a leader in mortgage risk management and compliance services, today announced that Nicholas Corpuz, Vice President of MQMR servicing-focused sister firm Subsequent QC (SQC), has been honored by HousingWire magazine as a 2018 Rising Star. Corpuz was profiled in the June issue of HousingWire.

EPIC Insurance welcomes Rose Nordbrock, Jeff Breskin, Pabla Barros and Jose Fuentes in Los Angeles

LOS ANGELES, Calif., May 31, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants announced today that risk management and insurance professionals Rose Nordbrock, Jeff Breskin, Pabla Barros and Jose Fuentes have joined the firm's operations in Southern California.

ARMCO Enhances Automation and Analysis in ACES Audit Technology

POMPANO BEACH, Fla., May 31, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- ACES Risk Management (ARMCO), the leading provider of enterprise financial risk mitigation software solutions, has announced several product enhancements that improve the mortgage quality control (QC) process for lenders and servicers using its auditing platform ACES Audit Technology.

Simplifile Re-Teams with the Arbor Day Foundation to Honor Earth Month

PROVO, Utah, May 29, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Simplifile, a leading provider of real estate document collaboration and recording technologies for lenders, settlement agents, and counties, today announced it once again partnered with the Arbor Day Foundation to celebrate Arbor Day 2018 and April's Earth Month. This year, Simplifile planted 2,275 trees in the Mississippi River Valley.

EPIC Insurance’s Communications and Design Team Wins Three 2018 Communicator Awards

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., May 30, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that the firm's Marketing, Communications and Design team was honored by the 24th Annual Communicator Awards with an "Award of Excellence" and two "Awards of Distinction." The Communicator Awards are an international awards program recognizing big ideas in marketing and communications.

DocMagic Employees Join Together to Support Fourth Annual U.S. Red Nose Day Fundraising Campaign

TORRANCE, Calif., May 29, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- DocMagic, Inc., the premier provider of fully-compliant loan document preparation, regulatory compliance and comprehensive eMortgage services, announced that on Thursday, May 24, the entire company participated in Red Nose Day - an effort to help end child poverty both in the U.S. and in some of the poorest communities in the world. Red Noses can still be purchased from Walgreens retail outlets through June 2, 2018 in support of the fundraising campaign.

Cloudvirga Named a 2018 Benzinga FinTech Award Winner

IRVINE, Calif., May 29, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Cloudvirga, a leading provider of digital mortgage point-of-sale (POS) software whose enterprise technology is powered by the intelligent Mortgage Platform, was honored as one of the world's top fintech firms at last week's Benzinga Global Fintech Awards.

Guaranteed Rate Partners with DocMagic Inc. to Cut Closing Time for eMortgages

TORRANCE, Calif., May 22, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- DocMagic, Inc., the premier provider of fully-compliant loan document preparation, regulatory compliance and comprehensive eMortgage services, announced that retail mortgage lender Guaranteed Rate can now cut closing time by electronically signing mortgage closing documents in advance.

Travel Insurance is Not Just ‘Nice to Have’ for Those Considering Travel During 6-Month-Long Atlantic Hurricane Season

NEW YORK, N.Y., May 21, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Travelers planning trips to areas frequently in the path of tropical storms and hurricanes have probably considered purchasing travel insurance, but may not be clear on what is covered, according to TravelInsurance.com. Since many hurricane-prone destinations in the Caribbean and southeast U.S. offer incredible travel deals during this period, travel insurance has become more of a necessity for the smart and savvy traveler.

NotaryCam Honors U.S. Military Veterans and Service Members with Complimentary Notarizations During Memorial Day Holiday

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., May 21, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- NotaryCam, Inc. today announced the return of its annual "Help a Hero" initiative. This Memorial Day weekend from Friday, May 25, through Monday, May 28, 2018, NotaryCam will honor those who have served by offering no-cost online notarization sessions to United States military veterans and service members.

Bank of Southern California, N.A. Hires Market Exec to Grow the Bank’s Presence in Los Angeles

SAN DIEGO, Calif., May 22, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Bank of Southern California, N.A. (OTC Pink: BCAL / OTCMKTS:BCAL), a community business bank headquartered in San Diego, is pleased to announce Gaylin Anderson has joined the company as Executive Vice President, Market Executive in Southern California. He will be responsible for leading Bank of Southern California's regional presence by actively seeking new business opportunities while expanding upon current relationships.

Mountain America Credit Union Implements Simplifile’s Collaboration and Post Closing Services

PROVO, Utah, May 17, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Simplifile, a leading provider of real estate document collaboration and recording technologies for lenders, settlement agents, and counties, today announced that Mountain America Credit Union has implemented Simplifile Collaboration and Post Closing services to enhance the closing experience for its members.

Mortgage QC Expert Jeremy Burcham to Lead Sales Efforts for TRK Connection’s Insight RDM Platform

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, May 17, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- TRK Connection (TRK), a leading provider of mortgage quality control and origination management solutions, announced today that it has hired Jeremy Burcham as Executive Vice President of Sales. Burcham will leverage his 10+ years of experience in mortgage quality control (QC), compliance, credit policy, due diligence and technology to refine TRK's sales and marketing strategy for its suite of solutions, including its flagship mortgage QC audit platform Insight Risk & Defect Management (RDM).

ARMCO Integrates its FinTech with BankVOD for Bank Data

POMPANO BEACH, Fla., May 16, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- ACES Risk Management (ARMCO), the leading provider of enterprise financial risk mitigation software solutions, announced an integration with BankVOD, the company that pioneered the electronic risk interface for asset verifications. This integration, which provides a direct, seamless connection between ARMCO's ACES Audit Technology and BankVOD's Verification Hub.

Cloudvirga Raises $50 Million to Deliver Truly Digital Mortgage Experience

IRVINE, Calif., May 16, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Cloudvirga, a leading provider of digital mortgage point-of-sale (POS) software whose enterprise technology is powered by the intelligent Mortgage Platform, today announced the closing of a $50-million Series C funding round led by private-equity firm Riverwood Capital with ongoing participation from Upfront Ventures.

EPIC Insurance Brokers Adds Diane Montelione to Financial Risk Practice in New York

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. and NEW YORK, May 15, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants announced today that financial and professional risk management and insurance veteran Diane Montelione has joined the firm's Financial Risk Practice as a senior vice president. She will be based in New York and report to managing principal and Financial Risk Practice Leader, Michael Klaschka.

PitBullTax Software Expands its Power for CPAs and Enrolled Agents with Version 4.0

CORAL SPRINGS, Fla., May 14, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- PitBullTax Software, the leading IRS Tax Resolution Software for CPAs, EAs and Tax Attorneys, just released its new and more feature rich Version 4.0. For nine years PitBullTax Software has transformed the tax resolution business by making it more efficient and intuitive for tax professionals to solve their clients' IRS problems.

Mid America Mortgage to Offer Warehouse Lines of Credit on Seasoned Loans

ADDISON, Texas, May 14, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Mid America Mortgage, Inc. Owner and Chief Executive Officer Jeff Bode today announced that the firm has expanded its relationship with Spectrum Mortgage Holdings, LLC to offer warehouse lines of credit in conjunction with its Whole Loan Purchase program. This will provide sellers the flexibility to finance loans being sold to Mid America, including seasoned and 'scratch and dent' loans.

TeamSnap appoints new CFO for integrated sports management tech

BOULDER, Colo., May 14, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- TeamSnap, the household name in integrated sports management, announced today that Todd Stockard has been appointed the company's new Chief Financial Officer. Stockard will oversee TeamSnap's financial strategy as the company continues its rapid expansion with the introduction of new products, platforms and partnerships.

Darren Lovell of The Cooksey Team Ranks Third on Best Mortgage Lenders’ 2018 List of Top Loan Officers in Flower Mound,...

DALLAS, Texas, May 10, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Cooksey Team, a top producing retail branch of Mid America Mortgage, Inc., announced today that Best Mortgage Lenders 2018 has ranked loan officer (LO) Darren Lovell at No. 3 in Flower Mound, Texas, based on the total number of loans closed in 2017. Lovell also placed at No. 226 statewide according to the rankings, which are published in conjunction with Ask a Lender and Scotsman Guide Media.

Phil Laren of MCT to Speak on MSR Liquidity Challenges Panel Session at 2018 MBA National Secondary Conference

SAN DIEGO, Calif., May 10, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Mortgage Capital Trading, Inc. (MCT), a leading mortgage hedge advisory and secondary marketing software firm, announced that its Director of MSR Services, Phil Laren, will be speaking on a panel at the MBA National Secondary Market Conference & Expo May 21 at the New York Marriott Marquis.

MQMR Counsels Mortgage Lenders to Increase Internal Audit Frequency and Compliance Resources to Safeguard Secondary Market Activities

LOS ANGELES, Calif., May 10, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Mortgage Quality Management and Research, LLC (MQMR) President Michael Steer today advised lenders to increase the frequency with which they conduct their internal audits to ensure secondary market activities and relationships are not negatively impacted by undiscovered risks.

The Cooksey Team’s Brandon Findley Cracks the Top 200 of Best Mortgage Lenders’ 2018 List of Top Texas Loan Officers

DALLAS, Texas, May 10, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Cooksey Team, a top producing retail branch of Mid America Mortgage, Inc., announced today that Best Mortgage Lenders has ranked Cooksey Team loan officer (LO) Brandon Findley at No. 198 in Texas based on the total number of loans closed in 2017. Specializing in the Dallas market,

Prevail Consulting announces contract with Medical Assurance Society New Zealand Limited to license Prevail Reinsurance System

STAMFORD, Conn., May 8, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Prevail Consulting, Inc., a leading insurance industry technology and professional services provider, today announced a contract with Medical Assurance Society New Zealand Limited (MAS) to license the Prevail Reinsurance System (PRS) to support MAS's reinsurance operations. Under this new contract, Prevail will install PRS and deliver implementation, application and data migration services.

American Banker Mag Names Mortgage Capital Trading (MCT) to Inaugural Best Places to Work in Fintech List

SAN DIEGO, Calif., May 8, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Mortgage Capital Trading, Inc. (MCT), a leading mortgage hedge advisory and secondary marketing software firm, announced that American Banker magazine named the company to its new Best Places to Work in Financial Technology list. MCT ranked number four out of only 20 companies that were honored.

EPIC Insurance Brokers Welcomes Sean Conrad as Southern California Principal

IRVINE, Calif., May 8, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants announced today that risk management and insurance professional Sean Conrad has joined the firm's operations in Southern California as a principal. e will partner collaboratively with Jim Gillette, president of the company's Pacific South Region, and Irvine Managing Principal and Branch Leader Tony D'Asaro.

EPIC Insurance’s McGarey and Powell to Present on The Affordable Care Act at Gulf Coast Symposium

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. and HOUSTON, Texas, May 7, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today Managing Principal Suzanne McGarey and Compliance Consultant Kenneth Powell will present at the Gulf Coast Symposium on Thurs., May 10 at 4 p.m. at the NRG Center in Houston, Texas.

LBA Ware Appoints Mortgage Technology Specialist Diana Sheffer as Solutions Consultant

MACON, Ga., May 3, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- LBA Ware(TM), a leading provider of automated compensation software and systems integration solutions for mortgage lenders, announced it has hired Diana Sheffer as a solutions consultant to support the company's sales and product implementation efforts. In this role, Sheffer will apply her 18 years' experience in mortgage lending and technology consulting to connect LBA Ware's clients with best-fit systems integration and process automation solutions to enhance performance-driven organizational growth.

Bank of Southern California NA Announces First Quarter 2018 Results

SAN DIEGO, Calif., May 2, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Bank of Southern California, N.A. (OTC Pink: BCAL / OTCMKTS:BCAL) announced quarterly earnings of $1,072,303 for the first quarter of 2018, a 51% increase compared to $710,022 for the first quarter of 2017. Results for the quarter ended March 31, 2018, include approximately $320 thousand in expenses related to the pending acquisition of Americas United Bank (OTC Pink: AUNB). As previously announced, the Bank also completed a private placement offering of common stock of approximately $26 million during March 2018.

Best Mortgage Lenders 2018 Ranks Wesley Ryan Grubbs of The Cooksey Team as the No. 1 Loan Officer in Flower Mound,...

ADDISON, Texas, April 30, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Cooksey Team, a top producing retail branch of Mid America Mortgage, Inc., announced today that its loan officer (LO) Wesley Ryan Grubbs has been ranked No. 1 in Flower Mound, Texas, based on total number of loans closed in 2017, according to Best Mortgage Lenders 2018. The rankings, which are published in conjunction with Ask a Lender and Scotsman Guide Media, also placed Grubbs at No. 157 statewide.

Mid America Mortgage CEO Jeff Bode Shares eMortgage Insights at Texas MBA and MBA Secondary Conferences

ADDISON, Texas, May 1, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Mid America Mortgage, Inc. (Mid America) announced today that its Owner and CEO Jeff Bode will be sharing his expertise on digital mortgage origination and securitization at two upcoming industry conferences.

EPIC Adds KJ Wagner as Director of Southwest Region Property and Casualty Operations

DALLAS, Texas and SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., April 26, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants, a leading national retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, today announced the addition of insurance industry veteran KJ Wagner as Principal and Director of Property & Casualty Insurance Operations for the firm's Southwest Region.

ARMCO’s Q3 2017 Trends Report: Critical Loan Defect Rate Drops for First Time in 2017

POMPANO BEACH, Fla., April 26, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- ACES Risk Management (ARMCO), the leading provider of enterprise financial risk mitigation software solutions, announced the release of the ARMCO Mortgage QC Trends Report. The latest report is for the third quarter of 2017, which relays loan quality findings for mortgages reviewed by ACES Audit Technology between July 1, 2017 and September 30, 2017.

Ascend Federal Credit Union Automates its Residential Mortgage Lending Business with OpenClose LOS and DecisionAssist PPE

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., April 24, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- OpenClose(R), an industry-leading multi-channel loan origination system (LOS) and mortgage fintech provider, announced that Ascend Federal Credit Union (Ascend) is leveraging its LenderAssist(TM) LOS platform and DecisionAssist(TM) product and pricing engine (PPE). OpenClose's completely browser-based solution has delivered additional efficiencies and heightened service levels for the credit union's growing mortgage lending division.

ACEC Business Insurance Trust looks to the future, appointing Greyling/EPIC as New Program Administrator

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., April 24, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Trustees of the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) Business Insurance Trust (BIT) and EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants announced today that Greyling Insurance Brokerage & Risk Consulting - a division of EPIC was selected as the broker and program administrator for the ACEC BIT Program effective January 1, 2018.

ReverseVision and Allegiant Reverse Services Partner for HECM Loan Tech

SAN DIEGO, Calif., April 24, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- ReverseVision, the leading provider of technology and training for the Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) industry, today announced a partnership with Allegiant Reverse Services (ARS), a full-service title and settlement company with an exclusive focus on reverse mortgage closings.

Ready for Next Tax Season? New Tax App for iPhone is Designed for People with Homes in More than One State

NAPLES, Fla., April 24, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- With this year's tax season in the rear-view mirror, there's no better time to start prepping for the next round. TaxBird - a new tax app developed by ware2now, LLC - helps people with homes in more than one state ensure they don't exceed their residency threshold. It's useful to tax professionals and estate planners too.

ARMCO Wins HousingWire HW Tech100 Award for Fourth Consecutive Year

POMPANO BEACH, Fla., April 24, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- ACES Risk Management (ARMCO), the leading provider of financial risk mitigation and compliance solutions, announced that it has won HousingWire's fifth annual HW Tech100(TM) award, which recognizes the 100 most innovative technology companies in the U.S. housing economy. This is the fourth consecutive year that ARMCO has won the prestigious award.

Cloudvirga Adds Appraisal Order Management from Mercury Network to Its Digital Mortgage Point-of-Sale Platform

IRVINE, Calif., April 19, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Cloudvirga(TM), a leading provider of digital mortgage point-of-sale (POS) software whose enterprise technology is powered by the Intelligent Mortgage Platform(R), today announced its completion of a fully automated, lights-out integration with Mercury Network, part of CoreLogic (NYSE: CLGX) and one of the industry's largest appraisal order management platforms.

Matic Marks Commitment to Compliance with Appointment of Shaz Kojouri to Senior Management Team

SHERMAN OAKS, Calif., April 18, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Matic, a digital insurance agency whose technology enables borrowers to purchase homeowner's insurance during the mortgage transaction, today announced it has tapped Shahrzad "Shaz" Kojouri as vice president of legal and compliance.

MCT Wins PROGRESS in Lending Association’s 2018 Innovation Award for its New Bid Auction Manager (BAM) Whole Loan Trading Tech

SAN DIEGO, Calif., April 18, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Mortgage Capital Trading, Inc. (MCT), a leading mortgage hedge advisory and secondary marketing software firm, announced that PROGRESS in Lending Association, the industry's premier mortgage technology focused organization, presented the company with its annual Innovation Award for the rapid adoption and impact of its Bid Auction Manager(TM) (BAM) within the whole loan trading market.

IDS Adds Hybrid eClosing Capabilities to Its Mortgage Doc Prep Platform

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, April 16, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Mortgage document preparation vendor International Document Services, Inc. (IDS), announced that its clients now have the capabilities to conduct hybrid electronic mortgage closings through its flagship mortgage document preparation platform, idsDoc.

ReverseVision VP Marketing Wendy Peel Honored with MBA Insights 2018 Tech All-Star

SAN DIEGO, Calif., April 16, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- ReverseVision, the leading provider of technology and training for the Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) industry, announced today that Vice President of Sales and Marketing Wendy Peel has been honored with the MBA Insights 2018 Tech All-Star Award.

Veros and IDS Inc. Partner on Integrated Solution for Fannie Mae UCD Data Submissions

SANTA ANA, Calif., April 16, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Veros Real Estate Solutions (Veros), a leading developer of enterprise risk management, collateral valuation, and predictive analytics services, and mortgage document preparation vendor International Document Services, Inc. (IDS) announced today that they have partnered to provide lenders with a fully integrated automated delivery solution for submitting the Uniform Closing Dataset (UCD) to the Government Sponsored Enterprises (GSEs).

Cloudvirga and Freddie Mac Team Up to Deliver a Better Borrower Experience, Maximize Fungibility

IRVINE, Calif., April 12, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Cloudvirga, a leading provider of digital mortgage point-of-sale (POS) software whose enterprise technology is powered by the intelligent Mortgage Platform(, today launched single-click submission of loan data to both GSEs' automated underwriting systems (AUS) in a collaborative effort with Freddie Mac, delivering on the industry need for greater transactional ease.

MQMR Advises Mortgage Lenders to Supplement Resources for 2018 Compliance Guidance

LOS ANGELES, Calif., April 12, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRR) -- Mortgage Quality Management and Research, LLC (MQMR) President Michael Steer today urged lenders to seek additional resources for compliance advice to ensure total compliance with regulatory requirements.

EPIC’s Chuck Simpson to Present at April 18 AESC Safety, Wireline, Trucking Conference and Tradeshow

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. and BIRMINGHAM, Ala., April 12, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced that Senior Risk Control Consultant Chuck Simpson will present at the Association of Energy Service Companies (AESC) Safety, Wireline, Trucking Conference and Tradeshow on Wed., April 18 at the Dallas/Fort Worth Marriot Hotel in Texas.

Bank of Southern California NA (BCAL) Expands Commercial Banking Team to Serve Orange and Los Angeles Counties

SAN DIEGO, Calif., April 11, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Bank of Southern California, N.A. (OTC Pink: BCAL / OTCMKTS:BCAL), a community business bank headquartered in San Diego, is pleased to announce the hiring of two seasoned banking and lending professionals to further support the Bank's expansion in Southern California.

Alterra Home Loans Selects LBA Ware’s CompenSafe to Increase Mortgage Origination Productivity

MACON, Ga., April 11, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- LBA Ware, a leading provider of automated compensation software and systems integration solutions for mortgage lenders, today announced that top ranking Nevada-based retail mortgage lender, Alterra Home Loans has chosen CompenSafe to automate commissions for its 65 branch offices licensed to operate in 30 states and deliver operational insights to executive management on its branches and sales staff.

FinKube Launches New Web Site for Innovative Chatbot

DALLAS, Texas, April 11, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- FinKube, a company that provides AI-powered Platform-as-a-Service solutions for a range of industries, announced today that it has launched a new website for its intelligent, conversational chatbot, ELSA. The arrival of the new site, which can be found at elsabot.com, coincides with FinKube's expanding role as an AI provider for industries beyond US financial services.

EPIC Insurance Brokers Welcomes Steve Denton as President of Parent EPIC Holdings Inc.

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. and ATLANTA, Ga., April 11, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EPIC (Edgewood Partners Insurance Center dba EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants) today announced the addition of insurance industry veteran Steve Denton as President of its parent company EPIC Holdings, Inc. reporting to EPIC Holdings CEO John Hahn. Denton will join EPIC as of May 1, 2018.

IDS, Inc. Advises Mortgage Lenders to Address UCD Warnings Prior to June 25 Deadline

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, April 11, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Mortgage document preparation vendor, International Document Services, Inc. (IDS), has announced it is advising all lenders to begin troubleshooting warnings from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac's Uniform Closing Dataset (UCD) portal regarding missing information in their UCD files. Effective June 25, 2018, the GSEs will fire a fatal edit in their Loan Delivery systems if the UCD status is "Not Successful" or a UCD was not submitted. (UPDATED)

Community Bank Helps Foster Future Leaders with Support of ‘Leader In Me Program’

OSCEOLA, Iowa, April 10, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Clarke County State Bank, through the John T. Vucurevich Foundation, continues to support Clarke Elementary School as an official school in "The Leader in Me" program. Since 2012, CCSB has been a strong contributor to the program providing the base funding for its launch with foundation grants and bank donations.

Patrick Macdonald-King Joins Hyperion Media as Strategic Advisor

HOLLYWOOD, Calif., April 6, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Exiting his role as Prime Focus Technologies President after completing his earn out and roll-out of the company's award-winning DAX Platform, Patrick Macdonald-King has agreed to join the Advisory Board of film and tech finance firm Hyperion Media Group to help create a fund focused on content, and the intersection of content and technology.

National Mortgage Professional Designates Quandis a 2018 Top Mortgage Employer

RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, Calif., April 5, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Quandis, Inc., a leading default management mortgage technology provider, announced that it was named to National Mortgage Professional magazine's (NMP) Top Mortgage Employers list for 2018. Quandis was one of only ten companies to be included in the publication's 'Services Providers' award category.

Worldwide Broker Network, Member Host EPIC Announce 58th Global Conference in San Antonio TX

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., April 5, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Worldwide Broker Network (WBN), the world's largest fully integrated international network of independent Property & Casualty and Employee Benefits brokers, has announced its 58th Global Conference on April 11-14, 2018 in San Antonio. Partnering with Member Host EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, the 2018 Global Conference will include more than 300 brokers, carrier sponsors, and speakers from more than 100 countries.

HousingWire Names ReverseVision to Its TECH100 List of Housing’s Most Innovative Tech Companies for a Third Year

SAN DIEGO, Calif., April 4, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- ReverseVision, the leading provider of technology and training for the Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) industry, today announced it has been named to HousingWire's HW Tech100 list of innovative housing technology companies for a third time. Previously recognized in 2015 and 2017, ReverseVision is the only provider of Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) technology to receive this distinction.

FormFree Selected to Showcase at MBA Technology Solutions Conference and Expo 2018 in Detroit

ATHENS, Ga., April 5, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Automated verification provider FormFree announced that it has been selected to present at the Mortgage Bankers Association's Technology Solutions Conference and Expo 2018, taking place April 15-18 at the Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center.

Maxwell Recognized by HousingWire as one of the Most Innovative Technology Companies in Real Estate

DENVER, Colo., April 4, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Maxwell, the emerging leader of digital mortgage automation software, announced today that it has been recognized for the second year in a row as one of HousingWire's TECH100 for 2018.

Simplifile Recognized as an Innovative Mortgage Technology Company on 2018 HW Tech100

PROVO, Utah, April 4, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Simplifile, a leading provider of real estate document collaboration and recording technologies for lenders, settlement agents, and counties, announced that it has been included on the fifth annual HW Tech100 list published by housing and mortgage industry trade magazine HousingWire. This year marks the third consecutive year Simplifile has made the Tech100 list, which recognizes, "the most innovative technology companies in the U.S. housing economy, spanning real estate, mortgage lending, mortgage servicing, and investments."

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